Yeah, this is a pretty bad choice, but I can’t imagine that he’ll be the kicker for too long into the season. They obviously weren’t in love with Graham or Bogatay, either of which would probably also be able to make as make as many kicks as Cundiff at this point. However, after cutting them they still need someone they know can at least handle the gameday duties to some extent for at least this week. I’d look for them bring someone else in as soon as the rest of the league shakes out. Why not give Harvard “Kickalicious” Rugland a shot (or Crosby for that matter if Green Bay signs Rugland)? There are bound to be other options floating out there in the coming weeks as well.

You know, I get it. Havard Rugland is a newb. But he showed all of football he can kick the long ball. 49 ,50 yards in one game alone. With a little coaching I can see this kid breaking the 63 yard record. What could it hurt to bring him in one more time, he def. Looks better after working with akers. I hope someone gets this guy.

Bogotay looked great against the Lions in preseason. Indeed, he actually boomed a kickoff through the uprights. Thus, it was a bit surprising when he didn’t make the squad unless it was an injury situation.

Bogotay looked great against the Lions in preseason. Indeed, he actually boomed a kickoff through the uprights. Thus, it was a bit surprising when he didn’t make the squad unless it was an injury situation.

It may work out. If it doesn’t, the FO will be looking for a new kicker when Cundiff is lynched by a mob of impatient fans.

And Bogatay ended up on IR – rather makes me think Chud has taken lesson from Bellichek school of misinformation (but with more personality).

natijim235 says:Sep 3, 2013 5:22 PM

does lou groza have a grandson?

browns627 says:Sep 3, 2013 5:26 PM

as a browns fan …if the kicker is a huge part of our season then we’ll be 4 and 12… i hope we hear very little from cundiff this year and he is there just to kick extra points…some browns fans are making such a big deal about dawson because we’ve had nothing else in ctown….so lets talk richardson and weeden.

poor Browns fans. They’ve been bottom feeders so long they get confused so let me explain. The new ownership actually invested in the teams offense and defense which meant paying a kicker mvp money (Dawson) became a non option.

You only need a guy who can kick a ball 60 yards if you don’t plan on having an offense. In other words Phil Dawson was not Cleveland’s mvp and a pro bowler because he was good. He was all that because the team sucked.

erikinhell says:Sep 3, 2013 5:56 PM

browns627 says: Sep 3, 2013 5:26 PM

as a browns fan …if the kicker is a huge part of our season then we’ll be 4 and 12…
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As a Browns fan, I see a lot of close games this year. Dawson is the best foul weather kicker in the league, and I really hope we don’t miss him.

Justin Medlock was 90% for 2 1/2 years in CFL… punts too …4/4 in Soldier Field last year with Panthers for 10 games and just hit a 47 and 37 yard FG’s for Raiders last game on 1 day notice…27 years old..and didn’t even get brought in for a workout.. kicked in Canada…cold windy..like a certain field by a lake… guess none of that says bring him in for a look